KitchenAid KOMS155M manual Microwave Oven Care, Browning Pan Use, General Cleaning

Browning Pan Use

The Browning Pan is specially designed to brown, crisp, and pan-fry foods in the microwave oven. The Browning Pan reaches its optimal cooking temperature in approximately 3 minutes. Use the pan as quickly as possible after it is heated for best results.

While microwaves heat food from above, they also heat the pan very quickly from below to brown and crisp the food.

■Use high power to preheat the pan and to cook foods such as bacon, hamburgers, chicken breasts, frozen pizza and chicken nuggets. Many foods require turning over during cooking (see chart).

■The Browning Pan will become very hot. Use the handle to grasp and remove the pan from the oven. Do not place hot Browning Pan directly on heat-sensitive surfaces. Damage may occur.

■Do not use plastic utensils on the pan, as it becomes very hot quickly and could melt the utensils.

■Do not use metal utensils, as they can scratch the pan.

■Do not use the pan in any other microwave oven or in a thermal oven.

■Always use the turntable as a support for the pan.

■For best results, coat pan lightly with cooking oil to make removing food and cleaning easier.

Browning Pan Cooking Chart

Use the following chart as a guide when using the Browning Pan. Preheat pan for 3 minutes at 100% power.

FOOD	AMOUNT	COOKING TIME (in
		minutes and seconds)
		at 100% power
Fried eggs*	1 egg	side 1: 0:25; side 2: 0:25
	2 eggs	side 1: 0:40; side 2: 0:30
Chicken nuggets	8 pieces	side 1: 1:30; side 2: 1:00
	14 pieces	side 1: 2:00; side 2: 2:00
Frozen pizza	12''	10:30
(thin crust)
Boneless chicken	1 breast	side 1: 2:00; side 2: 2:00
breasts (3.5-5 oz	4 breasts	side 1: 4:00; side 2: 3:30
each)*
Hamburger patties	4 patties	side 1: 3:00; side 2: 2:00
(4 oz, ¹⁄₄-in. thick)
Bacon	4 slices	side 1: 2:30; side 2: 1:30

*Brush pan with oil before preheating.

To Preheat:

1.Place empty Browning Pan on turntable.

2.Touch number pads to enter preheat time (3 minutes).

3.Touch START.

The microwave oven will begin heating the pan at 100% power. When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.

Use handle to remove the hot pan from the oven. See “Browning Pan and Handle” section.

To Use Browning Pan:

1.Place food in a single layer, evenly spaced in the Browning Pan. Place the pan on the turntable and remove the handle.

2.Close door and touch OFF.

3.Touch number pads to enter cook time (see chart). For foods that require turning over, enter the time for the 1st side.

4.Touch START.

The display will count down the cook time.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 1 long end-of-cycle tone will sound.

5.Touch OFF or open the door to clear display.

For foods that require turning over, open the door, turn the food over and repeat steps 2-5. If the pan needs to be removed in order to turn food over, use the handle to remove and replace pan, then remove handle to continue cooking.

MICROWAVE OVEN

CARE

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel- wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels. Damage may occur.

The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean.

Average soil

■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Heavy soil

■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:

Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven. Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Odors

■Lemon juice or vinegar:

Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.

OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR

■Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or paper towel, not directly on surface.

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